Martin Evanick charged with child porn production

Benton, IL (KSDK) - A 31-year-old Collinsville man was indicted October 19 for alleged production of child pornography, US Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen Wigginton said.

According to court documents, the alleged violations took place on June 8, 2010 and April 20, 2011 in Madison County.

Prosecutors allege Martin Evanick, aka "Vlad," took photographs of himself engaged in sexual activity with a minor, including close-up pictures of the minor's genitalia. This particular incident took place April 1, 2012 and April 21, 2012.

A trial date has not been set. Evanick is being held without bond pending trial.

If convicted, Martin Evanick faces between 15 and 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and term of supervised release between five years and life.